Africa Blockchain Festival 2025
Join 5,000+ leaders, innovators, and policymakers in Kigali, Rwanda, for Africa's premier tech event focused on blockchain, AI, policy, and investment. Shift the narrative, build the future.
The Africa Blockchain Festival (ABF) 2025 is set to be a landmark international event, taking place from November 7-9, 2025, in the vibrant city of Kigali, Rwanda.
Beyond a traditional conference, ABF 2025 is a movement – the biggest tech event organized by actual Africans, designed to fundamentally shift the global narrative of Africa from a tech consumer to a leading innovator in the digital economy.
Why Attend ABF 2025?
Unlocking Africa's Potential: Discover how Blockchain at its core, accelerated by AI, is driving transformative change across industries and public infrastructure in Africa. Our focus is on real technology, real-world applications, and tangible impact.
Connect with 5,000+ Global Leaders: Engage with a high-caliber audience of entrepreneurs, developers, institutional investors, policymakers, central bank governors, and tech visionaries from across Africa and around the world.
Shape the Future of Policy: Participate in high-level policy discussions and roundtables aimed at fostering progressive regulatory frameworks for AI and Blockchain, culminating in a published communiqué to guide governments.
Facilitate Deal-Making & Investment: Connect directly with a curated pipeline of promising African blockchain and AI startups seeking capital and strategic partnerships. ABF is a platform for value creation that attracts serious investors.
Experience Kigali's Innovation: Immerse yourself in Rwanda's dynamic tech ecosystem, a nation leading in digital transformation and home to a burgeoning AI hub supported by the Gates Foundation.
What to Expect:
Inspiring Keynotes: Hear from global thought leaders and African visionaries.
Dynamic Panel Sessions: Dive deep into topics like AI accelerating Web3, building LLMs for African languages, stablecoins for financial inclusion, and attracting institutional investment.
Interactive Hackathon: Witness African developer talent in action, building real-world solutions.
Vibrant Exhibition: Explore booths from 40+ leading companies, startups, and service providers.
Curated Networking: Engage in targeted sessions, exclusive receptions, and a dedicated Deal Room to foster meaningful connections.
Kigali Innovation Tour: Discover the city's tech hubs, heritage sites, and vibrant culture on Day 3.
Who Should Attend:
Blockchain & AI Developers and Engineers
Startup Founders & Entrepreneurs
Venture Capitalists & Angel Investors
Financial Institutions & Fintech Professionals
Government Officials & Policymakers
Academics & Researchers
Anyone passionate about Africa's digital future!
Join us in Kigali and be a part of the movement that is building Africa's future, one innovation at a time.
Dates: November 7-9, 2025 Location: Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Register now and secure your place at Africa's Blockchain Renaissance!